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Tom Malone Prize 2013 The Art Gallery of Western Australia is proud to present the Tom Malone Prize 2013. Now in its 11th year, it remains the Gallery’s key forum for engaging with the exciting field of contemporary Australian glass. As the Prize moves into its second decade it also shifts into a different phase. Instead of a rotating basis of studio visits and judging at the Gallery, works are now sent each year to the Gallery for judging and are then presented as a small display. This process gives visitors to the Gallery the chance to experience the works in the Prize first hand every year. Additionally, while the Prize remains acquisitive the Prize money has been increased from $10,000 to $12,000. This year we had the pleasure of receiving a wealth of outstanding entries, which made short-listing extremely hard. As I say this, though, I realise that this has been the case since my first involvement with the Prize in 2009! We always receive inspiring and interesting work and making decisions as to how the shortlist is composed is always tough. I think this demonstrates the maturity of the glass community in this country; it is one that leads the world in many ways. So, I would, as ever, like to thank all the artists who submit their applications this year. I appreciate the work you put into them and the chance to see the developments in the field through them. The short-list this year is comprised of twelve artists: Charles Butcher, Cobi Cockburn, Kirstie Rea, Jason Sims, Jamie Worsley, Nick Wirdnam, Jenni Kemarre Martiniello, Tom Moore, Deb Jones, Judi Elliott, Matthew Curtis and Scott Chaseling. As you will see when you scroll through this online catalogue this group is nothing if not diverse! It spans senior makers such as Judi Elliott to relative newcomers such as Worsley. There are blowers and kiln-formers, vessel constructors and wall presenters. It shows us all that glass can indeed be almost anything at all. Of course, there can be only winner. This year it is Tom Moore for his work Buff Sandy, a piece of immense, skill, sophistication and humour. Our judges’ comments following convey our genuine enthusiam for this unique glass sculpture! This tremendous work joins those by previous winners: Nick Mount (2003), Jessica Loughlin (2004), Clare Belfrage (2005), Benjamin Sewell (2006), Jessica Loughlin (2007), Kevin Gordon (2008), Charles Butcher and Cobi Cockburn (2009), Deirdre Feeney (2010), Clare Belfrage (2011) and Brian Corr (2012). I would like to thank Nick Mount - the Prize’s inaugural winner - who was our guest judge this year. We greatly enjoyed his company and contribution. His thoughtfulness and deep understanding of the medium was highly valued and made the judging process both rigorous and enjoyable. Once again, I thank all the artists who make this Prize what it is. Most especially, however, I thank Elizabeth Malone. Her dedication to the Australian glass scene remains truly inspiring. I hope you all enjoy this online catalogue. Stefano Carboni, Director
Tom Malone Prize Winner Tom Moore Judges’ Comments Elizabeth Malone, Nick Mount, Stefano Carboni, Robert Cook We are so very pleased to announce that Tom Moore has won the Tom Malone Prize 2013 for his major piece Buff Sandy. Moore is a well-known (and well-loved) figure in the glass and art worlds both in Australia and internationally. His place in the contemporary scene is utterly unique: he combines unparalleled hot-working skills with a bizarre and quirky approach to using glass for narrative means. Moore’s catalogue of glass figures are players in endlessly unravelling stories that are part fairytale, part urban allegory, but always amusing, even at their darkest. Buff Sandy is a perfect example of Moore at the very peak of his endeavour. Rather than being part of an ensemble, Buff Sandy stands alone and showcases Moore’s incredible skill set whilst not making technique the subject of the work. Indeed, what is so exciting and impressive about this work is that it almost downplays his formidable skill-set to allow us to focus on the personality of his character. And Buff Sandy is nothing if not elusive and complex. The same colour as the sand he/she is used to posing on, Buff Sandy is proud but also not afraid of blending into the background. There is clearly a gentle confidence to this introverted extrovert or extroverted introvert. These combinations of qualities also encapsulate Moore’s approach to this piece. He has fashioned a work that is bold in aspect but subtle and delightful, light yet fully grounded, bodiless yet hinting at a robust physicality. As such Buff Sandy will resonate in our imaginations long after summer has gone. It is a worthy winner of the Tom Malone Prize 2013, and we offer Tom our congratulations and thank him for such a magnificent entry. Tom Moore Buff Sandy, 2012
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Page 8 and 9: Matthew Curtis Xylem section, 2012
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